It was BRILLIANT IN EVERY LEVEL: acting, cinematography, score, DIRECTION, writing. It was never boring, always captivating, and poignant. I am a moviephile and it may be the best movie I have ever seen. Even with great movies (all of which I have seen, in the foreign language films nominated, it should have won in this category, fo sure. A cenematic MASTERPIECE!!!
I went with a friend - a movie buddy, who saw it for a second time. God bless her for getting me to see this remarkable cinematic achievement. A MUST SEE for anyone who loves movies. People applauded - that is how good it was. Three years in the making.